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Utica, PA

Pennsylvania

Utica is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 150. Residents earn $54,583 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
150 Population 107/sq mi density
$54,583 Median Income $31,026 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $162,142 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,583
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
62% lower than US avg

How Utica Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population150
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,583
Per Capita$31,026
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$2,149M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$162,142
Housing Units92
Rent Burden12.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain46.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,441 ft (439 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute37 min
Broadband71.0%
Libraries3

Is Utica a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Utica receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Utica offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Utica is $54,583, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Utica is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Utica experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Utica has a population of 150 with a density of 107 people per square mile. The median age is 48.7 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.3%).

Population

150
Total Population
107
People / sq mi
48.7yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Utica vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Utica vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Utica is $54,583, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Utica vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,583
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,026
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$58,332

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,208
County GDP$2,149M

Business (County)

Restaurants104
Healthcare172
Retail193
Manufacturing83

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,233
21% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.0 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Utica is $65,000, 77% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $162,142.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$162,142

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden12.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.4%
Housing Units92
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,233
21% above US avg
Effective Rate6.51%
Utica has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.3 inches
22% above US avg
Snowfall53.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,441 ft (439 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates41.4372°N, 79.9654°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 71.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.6%
D 28.5%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+88.8%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density107/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access71.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities172
Restaurants104
Retail Stores193

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.0 min
Drive Alone85.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

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